Bachelor of Chemistry
Overview
The Department of Chemistry offers a study program leading to the award of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. The program was designed to be offered by the College of Science at Al-Baha University. The program enables students to work in various fields, qualifies them to develop their scientific and practical skills, and prepares them to continue their graduate studies and research in various fields of life sciences. The program consists of 150 accredited study units, and the student enrolled in this program must successfully complete (150) accredited study units according to the study plan. Laboratory activities in the Chemistry Department are considered a major and important part of the educational process, as the department has a number of modern laboratories that cover the courses of the department’s study plan .
OBJECTIVES
- To prepare qualified graduates and researchers' cadres in the field of chemistry, those have an understanding, awareness and ability to solve problems in their field of specialization.
- To fill the gap between learning outcomes and the labor market's requirements in various scientific and practical fields.
- To apply modern techniques and theories in chemistry.
- To participate in conducting scientific research in the field of chemistry.
- To contribute in solving societal problems related to the fields of chemistry.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
| Knowledge and Understanding | ||
| K1 | Define the concepts, terms and basic principles in Chemistry. | |
| K2 | Recall symbols, formulas and chemical equations. | |
| K3 | Explain key principles, laws and theories related to chemistry. | |
| Skills | ||
| S1 | Use laws and calculations in solving chemical problems. | |
| S2 | Apply scientific thinking in providing innovative solutions to the chemical challenges. | |
| S3 | Use different techniques and methods in chemical analysis and interpretation of results. | |
| S4 | Conduct laboratory experiments safely using different techniques. | |
| Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility | ||
| V1 | Bear self-learning responsibility, decision making and ability of serving the community. | |
| V2 | Adhere in writing scientific reports and using different techniques to collect and analyze information and presenting it to others. | |
| V3 | Cooperate effectively with his colleagues in teamwork. | |
POTENTIAL JOBS
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According to the unified Saudi classification of professions: - Chemist (211301)
- Industrial Chemist (211302)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Specialist (211303)
- Petrochemical Industries Chemist (211304)
- Food Industry Chemist (211305)
- Water Purification Chemist (211306)
- Teaching Assistant (Demonstrator) (231027)
- Secondary Teacher of Chemistry (233011)
- Intermediate School Teacher of Sciences (233034)
- Applied Sciences Trainer (232005)
- Academic Researcher (235906)
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL SECTORS
- Academic sector (schools and universities).
- Chemical industries
- Environment and forensic sectors
- Water treatment
- Food industries
- Agricultural chemicals
- Metals and mining sector
- Petrochemicals
- Pharmaceutical preparations
- Plastics and polymers
- Cleaning tools
- Research centers
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.
- Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
- Authority for Standardization and Metrology.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
- Development and quality committee
- Curricula and study plans committee
- Academic advisory committee
- Schedules and exams committee
- Laboratories committee
- Postgraduate studies and scientific research committee
- Alumni affairs committee (a committee represented by the college as members)
- Community service and partnership committee (a committee represented by the college as members)
